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Rotating mass is a gas consuming monster. The more weight...the more fuel. The rest of the weight, vehicle and gear, are just basically riding along and causing minimum difference in fuel mileage. My mind puts you in the 5 mpg range...if you go this route.
Are you going to drive this on the road?...or trailer it to off road areas from here on out?
I believe you are heading down a slippery slope...and l'd surely not go this way...if l was looking to build a overland/daily/dependable rig. A mean-machine for ultimate off roading and fun...sure.
Rotating mass is a gas consuming monster. The more weight...the more fuel. The rest of the weight, vehicle and gear, are just basically riding along and causing minimum difference in fuel mileage. My mind puts you in the 5 mpg range...if you go this route.
Are you going to drive this on the road?...or trailer it to off road areas from here on out?
I believe you are heading down a slippery slope...and l'd surely not go this way...if l was looking to build a overland/daily/dependable rig. A mean-machine for ultimate off roading and fun...sure.
Brian.
Yeah, big tire. 5 mpg sounds a bit low!
No trailer.
Still evaluating options. I'm now 50/50 between the beadlock kit (TF103) + 315/75r16 and the hummer wheels. I can get the beadlock kit, but I can't find the single wheel kit anywhere (TF103A). It would be annoying to have a spare that doesn't match 100%, and it's not a good idea to put 315/75's on 7" rims
Still evaluating options. I'm now 50/50 between the beadlock kit (TF103) + 315/75r16 and the hummer wheels. I can get the beadlock kit, but I can't find the single wheel kit anywhere (TF103A). It would be annoying to have a spare that doesn't match 100%, and it's not a good idea to put 315/75's on 7" rims
Jeff, whats up my dude. Have you looked into https://www.totalmetalinnovations.com ? They sell weld on beadlock rings. You can turn any steel wheel into a beadlock with their kit. They are cheap and they have a ton of different styles. Don H from Nor Cal Land Rover club just did a set with one of the club members and they looked great. That way you can keep your current wheels and just go bigger tires. Hes also running 37s on his built D1, if your not building a daily driver, then leave the MPG for the hybrids.
Jeff, whats up my dude. Have you looked into https://www.totalmetalinnovations.com ? They sell weld on beadlock rings. You can turn any steel wheel into a beadlock with their kit. They are cheap and they have a ton of different styles. Don H from Nor Cal Land Rover club just did a set with one of the club members and they looked great. That way you can keep your current wheels and just go bigger tires. Hes also running 37s on his built D1, if your not building a daily driver, then leave the MPG for the hybrids.
Jose
Hey man, I have alloy wheels so no go there. Even if they were steel, don't think they'd be compatible:
I'm starting to wise up a little and thinking I will just get the beadlock kit for my current wheels, with either 315/75 M/T's or 35x10.50 Interco swampers. The weight of the hummer wheels is a real turnoff. But I'm annoyed I can't get a 5th beadlock.., however if I went with the swampers, they should be okay mounted normally on my 16x7 rim as they're only 10.5" wide.
Hey man, I have alloy wheels so no go there. Even if they were steel, don't think they'd be compatible:
I'm starting to wise up a little and thinking I will just get the beadlock kit for my current wheels, with either 315/75 M/T's or 35x10.50 Interco swampers. The weight of the hummer wheels is a real turnoff. But I'm annoyed I can't get a 5th beadlock.., however if I went with the swampers, they should be okay mounted normally on my 16x7 rim as they're only 10.5" wide.
Oh man I forgot those TF wheels were alloy and not steel. My bad lol
Jose
You are putting these on the stock LR axles? A Dana 44 is borderline with 35's and heavy on the skinny pedal. With 37's you see most hardcore rigs go to Dana 60's. I'm not convinced the LR axles are stronger than a 44. Are they?
I'm sure someone will chime in that they run 46" on their stock Dana 44, and yes it can be done, but not without extra diligence in application of throttle.
Tire *****.
